Germany, Heer. A Set of Combat Engineer Unteroffizier Shoulder Straps Auction Archive Abdul Ghani undoubtedly saved his

Abdul Ghani undoubtedly saved his patrol from still further casualties

with chain marked M1/17 (Assmann) worn

above an inscription of “PENINSULA” and dates “1809-1909”

The interior is unlined except for the waist

the obverse with a gold central medallion depicting a crowned griffin within a silver ring

Germany, Heer. A Set of Combat Engineer Unteroffizier Shoulder Straps Auction Archive Abdul Ghani undoubtedly saved his(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Unteroffizier der Pioniere). A matching set of Heer Combat Engineer Unteroffizier shoulder straps, each constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with black piping, and bordered by silver grey rayon tresses, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.